Such Good Friends
“The little black book that became a national best-seller.”
Synopsis
Julie Messinger, a repressed woman, grapples with her hidden passions when a routine hospital visit for her husband, Richard, spirals into chaos. As secrets unravel, her quest for authenticity clashes with societal expectations.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-24
Top Cast
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Dyan Cannon
Julie
James Coco
Timmy
Jennifer O'Neill
Miranda
Ken Howard
Cal
Nina Foch
Julie's Mother
Laurence Luckinbill
Richard
Louise Lasser
Marcy
Burgess Meredith
Kalman
Sam Levene
Uncle Eddie
William Redfield
Barney
James Beard
Dr. Mahler
Rita Gam
Doria
Michael Giordano III
Matthew
Oscar Grossman
The Doorman
Nancy Guild
Molly
T.J. Hargrave
Nicky
Bette Howard
Darlene
Elaine Joyce
Marian
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Screenplay & Story
- Elaine May
- Original Score
- Thomas Z. Shepard
- Original Title
- Such Good Friends
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Otto Preminger Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Preminger
Elaine May, David Shaber, Lois Gould
Thomas Z. Shepard
Gayne Rescher
Moe Howard
Otto Preminger
Department Leadership Roster
Elaine May
Screenplay
Otto Preminger
Director
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Rouben Ter-Arutunian
Production Design
Ron Talsky
Costume Design
Thomas Z. Shepard
Original Music Composer
Otto Preminger
Producer
Moe Howard
Editor
Hope Bryce
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Such Good Friends
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What is Such Good Friends about?
Julie Messinger, a repressed woman, grapples with her hidden passions when a routine hospital visit for her husband, Richard, spirals into chaos. As secrets unravel, her quest for authenticity clashes with societal expectations.
Who directed Such Good Friends?
Such Good Friends was directed by Otto Preminger.
Who stars in Such Good Friends?
The principal cast of Such Good Friends includes Dyan Cannon, James Coco, Jennifer O'Neill, Ken Howard, Nina Foch.
When was Such Good Friends released and how long is it?
Such Good Friends was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Such Good Friends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Such Good Friends was composed by Thomas Z. Shepard.
Is Such Good Friends based on a book or true story?
Such Good Friends is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lois Gould".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Such Good Friends?
Such Good Friends holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).